CCC: Training in Cooperation with the TÜV Academy

On October 28, 2014 we will offer the CCC training course: “Well-Informed about China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) – Certification Requirements and Procedures in the People’s Republic of China.” This event will be held in cooperation with TÜV Academy and is part of the “International Product Approval” course. The training will last all day and will be conducted in German (language). Manufacturers will learn about the CCC certification requirements, process, necessary preparation, challenges and the respective export conditions of different countries.
Participants will receive a product overview of CCC mandatory products along with the relevant Chinese National Standards (known as GB standards) that state which products fall under the CCC compulsory certification regulations.
Additional certification requirements such as CEL (China Energy Label) and NAL (Network Access License) will also be discussed. These additional requirements are often disregarded by manufacturers and can cause goods to be detained by customs, regardless of their CCC certification.
A special focus on the issue of spare parts will also be discussed. Spare parts represent an important business for manufacturers, but present a major challenge when shipping to China.
We are also available to provide personalized In-House Training and Lectures.
If you would like more Information regarding CCC certification, please visit our website. Here you can learn more about the certification process and the costs associated with certification. You will also find details regarding our certification package on our website including a general anticipated time frame. Take a look at our references section to see some of our clients and what they are saying about us. For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have.
 

CCC: Article Regarding New Implementation Rules Published on the “Manufacturing Journal” Website

Mr. Julian Busch CEO of MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation recently wrote an article regarding the new implementation rules for CCC certification of automotive components. It was published September 11, 2014 on the website of the “Manufacturing Journal Magazine”, an international journal for the manufacturing industry.

The article is in regard to the latest announcement by the Chinese authority the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration). In August 2014 the CNCA published 15 new implementation rules for CCC Certification. Amongst these are the following automotive parts:

• Seats and headrests
• Interior trimming parts
• Seat belts

Implementation rules are the regulatory basis required for CCC certification of a particular product. They define the scope of the product testing, as well as the overall process that will need to be completed before CCC certification can be issued. In these rules, you will find all of the relevant information including the number of test samples required for testing (all testing must be done at an accredited test laboratory in China) and the corresponding GB Standards (GB stands for Guobiao, Chinese for “National Standard”). The procedures of the initial audit, the annual follow up inspections and the correct marking of the component or product with CCC logo can also be found here.
The new implementation rules will be officially implemented on January 1, 2015. They will replace the previous version and all new CCC certifications need to be in compliance with the new guidelines going forward.

The article points out the need for CCC certificate holders to frequently check all relevant announcements and regulations by the Chinese authorities, since the GB Standards and corresponding Implementation Rules are changed frequently. It is the responsibility of the certificate holder to make sure that their products are in compliance with the latest standards.

You can read the text here.

Julian Busch has published numerous articles regarding certification of products for the Chinese market. Besides CCC publications, he has also published articles regarding CFDA approval of medical devices in China. A complete list of publications can be found here.

We will inform you about all of our upcoming publications in the “News” and “Media and Publications” section on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email.

 

CCAP Training: CCC Certification of Safety Belts

On Monday, October 20, 2014 a representative from the China Certification Centre for Automotive Products (CCAP) will be conducting a training seminar regarding the “CCC Certification of Safety Belts” at the office of MPR China Certification GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany.
The CCAP is a registered Chinese certification authority which performs national and international certifications for automotive suppliers for the P.R. China. Certifications by the CCAP are strictly in accordance with the Chinese regulations and laws (GB Standards and Implementation Rules).

The training will be free of charge and will be hosted by MPR China Certification GmbH – China Certification Corporation. It will cover all aspects required for CCC certification, as well as the newly implemented CCC regulations for safety belts (CNCA-C11-04-2014).

The agenda will be as follows:

• Welcome and Introduction by MPR China Certification GmbH
• Presentation by the CCAP
• Training for CCC Certification (Part I)
• Lunch
• Training for CCC Certification (Part II)
• Final Discussion

This will be an excellent opportunity to get a deeper insight into the topic of CCC certification for safety belts and to meet representatives from CCAP and MPR China Certification GmbH – China Certification Corporation personally. After the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding CCC and discuss your personal experiences with getting certification.
You are welcome to register by Email for the CCAP CCC training seminar. Please be aware that participation is only possible with a written confirmation by MPR China Certification GmbH.

Since 2005, MPR China Certification GmbH – China Certification Corporation has been helping companies of all sizes around the world obtain China Compulsory Certification (CCC). We offer complete consultation services covering all aspects of CCC.

If you would like more Information regarding CCC certification, please visit our website. Here you can learn more about the certification process and the costs associated with certification. You will also find details regarding our certification package on our website including a general anticipated time frame. Take a look at our references section to see some of our clients and what they are saying about us. For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.

Please do not hesitate to call or Email us with any questions you may have.

 

China Certification Corporation awarded by Shanghai Test Laboratory

September 4th 2014, representatives of the “National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Motor Vehicle Products Quality (Shanghai) and Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Center” (Chinese: 国家机动车产品质量监督检验中心 (上海) 暨上海机动车检测中心) presented Mr. Julian Busch, CEO of MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation, an award for the excellent cooperation during the last years. The award was granted due to the company’s outstanding performance in the area of CCC certification of complete vehicles and automotive parts.

Award from Shanghai Test Laboratoy for MPR China Certification GmbH – China Certification Corporation

 

Since 2005, MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation has been supporting hundreds of automotive suppliers and whole car manufacturers in handling their initial CCC certifications and CCC certificate extensions. In the course of certification processes, sample parts mainly were tested at National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Motor Vehicle Products Quality (Shanghai) and Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Center according to the correspondent Chinese GB Standards.

Now, MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation was awarded for its constant professional and constructive work in the past nine years. It is the first time ever that a Chinese test laboratory is appreciating the work of a foreign certification company in that way.

The test laboratory explicitly mentioned the excellent preparation of test samples and the high quality of CCC application documents as well as the excellent customs clearance procedures of the samples which is handled by MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation. Test reports usually include information out of the application documents. To issue test reports correctly, the responsible engineers are highly dependent on the careful and diligent work of the applicants.

MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation and the Shanghai test laboratory surely want to continue the cooperation regarding CCC product testing in the future, expand collaboration and strengthen mutual trust. Not only MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation and National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Motor Vehicle Products Quality (Shanghai) and Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Center, rather all clients of MPR China Certification GmbH benefit from this close partnership.

Julian Busch, director of MPR China Certification GmbH, during the award ceremony of Shanghai Test Laboratory

 

The honor of Shanghai test lab is already the second award MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation received from a Chinese certification authority within the last two years. Only in 2013, the company was awarded as an “Outstanding Certification Company” by CCAP (China Certification Centre for Automotive Products, chin. „中汽认证中心“).

Are you interested in our services regarding CCC certification? Then contact us! Write us an Email or call us: Germany: +49 69 271 3769 150, UK: +44 2071931135, US: +1 773 654 2673.

For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.

 

CCC: New Implementation Rules for Interior Trimming Parts published

Recently, the Chinese certification authority CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration) published a couple of new implementation rules for CCC certification of CCC certification of automotive parts. All of those were officially implemented already and came into effect January 1, 2015. You can find further information here in our news section.

Besides fuel tanks, brake hoses and safety belts, new implementation rules have also been released for interior trimming material. Between the old and new version, there are essential differences. Tremendous adjustments have been made which are not only relevant for CCC certificate holders and CCC applicants, but also for manufacturers of interior trimming parts who have never been confronted with CCC before and whose parts did not require CCC certification so far. They might need to deal with this topic now.

The announcement of CNCA brought big uncertainties to vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers. Criteria for classification of CCC mandatory parts have been revised and were extended. In the past, there were clear instructions about how to identify CCC relevant parts. But now, there are more complex factors and the determination is not that easy anymore.
Please contact us by phone +49-69-2713769150 or email us to get more details about the new regulations.
Besides CNCA, CQC and CCAP have also published own, detailed implementation rules for all automotive components that require CCC certification in January 2015. Once again, these interpretations showed how significant the changes regarding existing size requirements have been.
Our free presentation sums up the most important aspects and explains the new minimum sizes for interior trimming CCC. Please contact us by phone +49-69-2713769150 or email to obtain the booklet.

According to the new implementation rules for interior trimming material no. CNCA-C11-09:2014, the following parts will be added to the scope of CCC mandatory products January 1, 2015:

• Parts in the driver and passenger cabin, e.g. parts of the dashboard, removable floor mats and sun visors
• Parts in the trunk and engine compartment as well as parts serving heat and sound insulation

There are no interior trimming parts being excluded from CCC product catalogue. So steering wheels, removable floor mats and convertible roof systems also require CCC in the future.

After January 1, 2016 above mentioned parts may only be imported, sold and/or used in business activities in China after a China Compulsory Certification has been obtained.
The basic principle that only parts with a minimum size of 356*100mm can get CCC certification will remain. The maximum burning rate for interior parts in class M 1 vehicles will also not change.
The new version of the implementation rule has been expanded and now includes an additional annex 3. This annex contains specific guidelines regarding spare parts for vehicles which are not manufactured anymore or which will achieve their end of production (EoP) in the near future. Before, these guidelines were not put down in writing. Now they have a solid regulatory basis.

As with all the other new implementation rules for automotive components, all CCC certificates for interior trimming parts need to be updated before January 1, 2016. Certificates which do not include the new regulation number to this date will be suspended and cancelled in the end.

There are special requirements for updating CCC certificates that need to be observed, e.g. the CCC specific CoP plan. CCC certificates cannot be updated as pleased – the application can only be filed in the course of follow up inspection.

Are you seeking for more information about the new implementation rules for interior trimming parts? Then contact us for more details and advice! Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe,: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email with any questions you may have.

For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. Please also contact us for our free presentation about the new CNCA implementation rules. It contains helpful information and explanations regarding the new requirements of Chinese certification authorities. We are pleased to send the booklet to you.